Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 24–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Miami Hurricanes 24, Ohio State Buckeyes 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Hurricanes	0	6	3	6	24
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	6	6	6	14

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 47.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +2.91 EPA
• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Beck (Miami) — 30.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +0.70 EPA
• #11 C.Beck (Miami) — 14.0 yds · +0.64 EPA/play +0.64 EPA

Receiving

• #4 J.Smith caught at 25 (Ohio State) — 2 rec · 69.0 yds +2.35 EPA
• #0 K.Marion caught at 42 (Miami) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• #17 C.Tate thrown to 45 (Ohio State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	7	57.1%	47	0	+0.42	+2.91
) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Beck	Miami	4	75.0%	30	0	+0.17	+0.70
#11 C.Beck	Miami	1	100.0%	14	0	+0.64	+0.64
Shotgun #11 C.Beck	Miami	22	54.5%	80	0	+0.02	+0.48
#10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	1	100.0%	6	0	+0.35	+0.35
Shotgun #10 J.Sayin	Ohio State	30	53.3%	181	0	-0.03	-1.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Miami	Ohio State
Plays	62	59
EPA / play	+0.040	-0.041
Total EPA	+2.47	-2.39
Success rate	41.9%	44.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.153	-0.083
Rush EPA / play	-0.053	+0.048
Yards	291	407

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Miami	3	3	-3.89	Ended
Q1	Ohio State	3	-7	-1.05	Punt
Q1	Miami	7	42	-0.36	Fumble
Q1	Ohio State	4	16	-1.60	Punt
Q1	Miami	13	83	+6.65	Pass TD
Q2	Ohio State	3	125	-7.84	Touchdown
Q2	Ohio State	5	24	-1.40	Punt
Q2	Miami	5	20	+0.49	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	3	1	-1.50	Ended
Q2	Miami	8	18	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	11	67	+0.99	Missed FG
Q2	Miami	1	-1	-0.97	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	11	82	+7.02	Rush TD
Q3	Miami	8	43	+0.39	Field goal
Q3	Ohio State	10	75	+6.68	Pass TD
Q4	Miami	6	14	-1.71	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.52 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · #4 J.Smith caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.94 EPA)
3. Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Fumble (-4.45 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass to #4 J.Smith caught at 25 for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+3.76 EPA)
5. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Rushing touchdown (+2.97 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Shotgun #10 J.Sayin pass to #4 J.Smith caught at 45 for 16 yards (3rd & 15) (+2.85 EPA)
7. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Rush (3rd & 11) (+2.76 EPA)
8. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Field goal good from 49 yards (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (24–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) — 47.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Miami at 0.04 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Miami Hurricanes 24, Ohio State Buckeyes 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 24–14.

Where can I find the Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401769070.

Who led Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 47.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Miami Hurricanes at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.